Chimichurri Sauce is a simple yet delicious sauce that is mostly used on grilled meat. Filled with fresh herbs and spices, with an olive oil base, it’s the perfect marinade for meats, a great sauce for roasted cauliflower, and a flavorful dip for all kinds of foods.

Chimichurri Sauce recipe in a glass jar

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“Fan-freaking-tastic. Awesome flavor, great on anything.” – Debbie

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce is one of the best marinades for grilled meats that I’ve ever tasted. I love this green Argentinian sauce, as it’s filled with such amazing herbs and spices.

This homemade Chimichurri sauce is super easy to make, and lasts for a few weeks in the refrigerator, so I’m always making big batches to use on my dishes. It’s a delicious marinade for grilled meats, and even works as a dipping sauce. Brush it on your meat while grilling, or simply drizzle it on top after cooking. I also love this sauce on vegetables, especially roasted cauliflower!

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Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

5 from 5 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin
Chimichurri Sauce is a simple yet delicious sauce that is mostly used on grilled meats (Chimichurri Steak Sauce). This green Chimichurri Sauce recipe is filled with herbs and spices, with an olive oil base. It's the perfect marinade for meats, a great sauce for roasted cauliflower, or an interesting dip for all kinds of foods. Find out how to make Chimichurri Sauce for your next grilled dish!
Chimichurri Sauce is a simple yet delicious sauce that is mostly used on grilled meats. It is filled with herbs and spices, with an olive oil base, and is the perfect marinade for meats, a great sauce for roasted cauliflower, or a flavorful dip for all kinds of foods.
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Ingredients 

  • 3 cloves garlic peeled & quartered
  • 3 limes juice only
  • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients EXCEPT the oil in a blender or food processor. Place on the lid and then remove the center section of the lid in order to add the oil. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oil and blend until the sauce is almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
    3 cloves garlic peeled & quartered, 3 limes, juiced, ½ cup fresh parsley leaves,1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    overhead view of processed herbs for grilled potato wedges with chimichurri in a food processor.
  • Keep the sauce in an airtight container until ready to use. If it thickens too much during refrigeration, use a little olive oil to thin it down.
    oil added to processed herbs for grilled potato wedges with chimichurri in a white bowl.
  • Chimichurri sauce can be used as a marinade or served with grilled or roasted steak and other meats.
    Roasted Cauliflower is a healthy and versatile side dish perfect for any meal. This cauliflower side dish with chimichurri sauce is so crispy and flavorful!
  • Enjoy!
Serving: 0.12cupCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 65mgVitamin A: 515IUVitamin C: 13.2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How To Make Chimichurri Sauce Step by Step

overhead view of processed herbs for grilled potato wedges with chimichurri in a food processor.

Combine the ingredients: Place 3 cloves garlic peeled & quartered, 3 limes, juiced, ½ cup fresh parsley leaves,1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, in a blender or food processor and process to blend. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil and blend until the sauce is almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

oil added to processed herbs for grilled potato wedges with chimichurri in a white bowl.

Transfer the sauce: Store the sauce in an airtight container or bowl until ready to use. If it gets too thick after being in the fridge, add a little olive oil to thin it out.

Chimichurri sauce on roasted cauliflower

Use as a marinade or dipping sauce: Chimichurri Sauce can be used as a marinade or served with grilled or roasted steak and other meats.

Storage

Store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep for 2-3 weeks, so don’t be afraid to make a little extra.

Chimichurri recipe in a glass jar

Serving Suggestions

This sauce goes so well with lots of meats, veggies, and grilled dishes. We like to slather it on a thick and juicy steak, dip our grilled potato wedges or roasted cauliflower into it and use it to add more flavor to tasty steak fajitas.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Joanne Bender
Joanne Bender
September 18, 2020 2:13 pm

Loved this recipe – easy to make and yummy on cauliflower steaks- also on heartier fish!
Can it be be frozen ?5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 20, 2020 1:07 pm
Reply to  Joanne Bender

Yes, absolutely!

Debbie
Debbie
June 6, 2020 12:30 pm

Fan-freaking-tastic. Awesome flavor, great on anything.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 10, 2020 4:15 pm
Reply to  Debbie

I love hearing that!! Thanks for trying it out!